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Car’s Engine | ER Autocare

Five Signs That Your Car’s Engine Has a Vacuum Leak

What Is a Vacuum Leak? A vacuum leak occurs when unwanted air enters the engine’s intake manifold, disrupting the air-fuel mixture needed for efficient combustion. This can lead to several performance issues in your vehicle. How Can You Check if Your Car Has a Vacuum Leak?

Stop My Brakes From Squealing | ER Autocare

How Do I Stop My Brakes From Squealing?

If your brakes squeal constantly, there is a problem with the brake system. ER Auto Care recommends that you have the brake system inspected right away to avoid the potential danger of being unable to stop your car, truck, utility vehicle, or van. Braking your automobile

Wheels Alignment | ER Autocare

Watch for These Things So You Don’t Knock Your Wheels Out of Alignment

Signs that your wheels aren’t aligned include drifting to the right or left, squealing tires when you turn corners, and a steering wheel that isn’t centered, but how did your wheels get knocked out of alignment in the first place? ER Auto Care explains that it’s

Uneven Tire Tread Wear | ER Autocare

What Causes Tire Tread to Wear Down Unevenly?

Uneven tire tread wear reduces the life you get out of your tires. For example, if you bought a set of tires that had a 30,000-mile guarantee but the tread wears down unevenly, you won’t get 30,000 miles out of the tires. ER Auto Care explains

Tires | ER Autocare

Why Aren’t Your Tires Wearing Evenly?

Uneven tread wear can cause big handling problems with your car. But the worst part is that uneven tread wear may kill off your car’s tires well before you’re ready to replace them. ER Auto Care wants you to know why your tires might be having

Heater Core | ER Autocare

My Car’s Floorboards Are Wet! What’s Happening?

If your car’s floorboards are wet, especially on the passenger side, your heater core could be leaking. This auto part is located underneath the dashboard on the passenger side of your automobile. It has a series of tubes inside of it through which hot engine coolant

Air Filters | ER Autocare

When Do I Need to Change My Car’s Air Filter and What Does it Do?

If your automobile is difficult to start, sputtering or stalling, or suddenly a gas hog, you may need an air filters change. If you cannot remember the last time the air filter was changed, you definitely need to change it. ER Auto Care can check your

Engine Sputtering | ER Autocare

Seven Reasons Why Your Car Engine Sputters When Accelerating

Is your car sputtering when accelerating or idling? It’s a clear sign that something under the hood needs attention. Sputtering is usually caused by an issue with fuel delivery, air intake, or exhaust flow—and if left unchecked, it can lead to stalling or long-term engine damage.

Oil And Filter Change | ER Autocare

New Year’s Resolutions For Your Car, Truck, CUV, Or SUV

No, your car itself can’t make a New Year’s resolution, but you can make one for it. Well, actually, it’s more for yourself. As we enter into 2021, make a pact with your automobile that it will be a priority. Preventative maintenance is the most important

Car Broken Winter | ER Autocare

Let’s Talk About Cold Weather and Car Batteries

Just how cold does it get in Plain City, OH, in the winter? Well, we don’t get as cold as some of our neighbors to the north, but we still see temperatures in the 20s at night. This can make starting your car the next morning